2 Day Loch Ness & Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Our 2-day Loch Ness and Highlands tour from Edinburgh takes you into the rugged and breathtaking Scottish highlands. Travel in a small group of up to 16 people in a luxury Mercedes executive vehicle. Led by an experienced guide, you will explore the highlights of the region, including Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, the Cairngorm National Park, and more. Stay overnight in Inverness and discover the capital of the Highlands. Visit Loch Ness, and try to spot Nessie the Loch Ness Monster!

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Highlights: 2-Day Loch Ness & Highlands Tour

Day 1

We begin the day departing from Edinburgh and head north towards the Scottish Highlands, the wild and rugged mountainous landscape that is the heart and soul of Scotland. Along the way, we stop at one of the quintessential lowland towns before entering The Highlands arriving in the Cairngorm National Park, home to a vast array of wildlife, including many endangered species, and ancient forests.

The Rugged Countryside of the Scottish Highlands

The Highlands are well known for their changeable weather which can vary from hour to hour. This means that our stops are decided on the day of your tour, according to the weather conditions. One option is to visit a whisky distillery where you can learn how this iconic Scottish drink is made, and even try a wee dram. We also have the option to explore the Caledonian forest, with its pine trees, beautiful lochs and ancient standing stones. This is a land of legends, and there is an option to visit historic battlefields brought to life by your knowledgeable guide.

Wherever we visit on the day, the scenery and remoteness of the Highlands are breathtaking.

In the evening, we arrive in the historic town of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where you will stay overnight.

Enjoy free time in the evening to explore the highlights of the city. There are many local restaurants where you can try out the Scottish national dish Haggis. There are also plenty of pubs to sample Scotch Whisky or beer from one of the local breweries. You can also take an evening stroll along the banks of the famous River Ness, where you’ll find Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral.

Day 2

Following breakfast, we begin the day with a scenic drive towards Loch Ness. On arrival, enjoy a relaxing 1-hour boat ride on the Loch, where you might just spot Nessie, the Loch Ness monster! Alternatively, have a stroll around the pretty village and beautiful village of Fort Augustus and the Caledonian Canal lock system. We then visit the ruins of the 13th-century Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

We continue with a drive through the Scottish Highlands and arrive at Glencoe, considered one of the most beautiful spots in Scotland with a haunted past. The bleak landscape has been featured in many famous movies, including James Bond’s Skyfall, Braveheart, and the Harry Potter movies. It was here that a massacre took place in 1692 when many of the Macdonald Clan were murdered. Soak up the dramatic views as your tour guide recounts the tale of the infamous ‘Massacre of Glencoe’.

We then pass Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland, followed by the town of Fort William, located on the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe, with a stop for lunch. We then drive through Rannoch Moor, a boggy moorland steeped in atmosphere and legend, and, one of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe.

We end our tour returning in the evening to Edinburgh, passing through the Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. As we approach Edinburgh, we’ll see Stirling Castle in the distance and the National Monument to the Scottish hero Sir William Wallace

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